Windows Vista

Some time back we had covered Pervx utility to fix Windows 7 Black Screen of Death . Similar issue seems to have involved in Windows Vista. When you start a computer that is running Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008, it stops responding at a black screen early in the startup process. Microsoft has acknowledge the Vista black screen of death and said that the issue occurs because of a deadlock between a thread in Windows NT File System driver (Ntfs.sys ) and a thread in the Autochk.exe... Read Full Story

Longhorn Linux is new Linux Os distribution developed by a Project invisioned by Jman6495 and the current team of developers with a UI that looks like Windows Longhorn Vista. Longhorn Linux also consist flip3D features of Windows Vista and Windows 7. This Longhorn Linux distribution is based totally on Linux as it was built from the core of Ubuntu. Being Linux distribution, Longhorn Linux retains all sleezy looks and feel of Windows Longhorn including the Aero glass like effects... Read Full Story

I’m collecting Windows Vista Tips / Tweaks / Easter Eggs. Please post them here I’ll add them to http://www.vistaarticles.com I’ll start: When you have many windows / icons on taskbar you may find it hard to read titles or click <, ^ etc… to access them. You can drag your taskbar upwards (make sure its not locked) and increase the space. You will also be able to see time, day and date. While this may not be a high-tech tweak – I have seen it help many people (even computer geeks... Read Full Story

Vista Start Menu Pro v3.51 | 6.3 MB Vista Start Menu is the convenient alternative to the plain Start menu you find in Windows XP and Windows Vista. The program uses your cognitive abilities (visual memory, reflexes,etc.); however, while it is easily understandable for beginners, it is also highly efficient for experienced users. Go ahead and try replacing your Start menu right now! It is safe because Vista Start Menu does not change your system settings, thus making it easy to install, as... Read Full Story

There are certain ways wherein you can keep the data of your computer secure. Your first option requires the downloading and installation of firewall and antivirus updates. Or else, you can choose to remove the rootkits which you have detected on your system. Another common way for you to protect your system from possible threats is by downloading and installing Windows Vista updates. This is probably the most popular method which has been employed by a lot of users to protect their... Read Full Story

Tinker was one of the few Windows Vista Ultimate extras that were released by Microsoft. It was a classic puzzle game that put the player in the role of a robot that had to solve 60 levels with classic puzzle elements. Microsoft made an announcement a few weeks ago that they would release some of the Vista Ultimate extras to the public. The game Tinker is the first to be released with Hold’Em, the other game that was exclusive to Vista Ultimate users, to follow suite later on. Tinker is... Read Full Story

Windows Vista Disk Partitioning scheme is different from earlier Windows versions. Windows Vista partitions require some reserved space before the primary partition, so most of the partitioning software may fail at this point. Though Windows Vista and Windows 7 include built-in features that allow to expand and shrink disk partitions with no data loss, but partitioning software are still used. One common issue related with such software are that they can cause boot problems to a Windows... Read Full Story

Windows Vista was introduced a while ago as an upgrade to the Windows XP and 2000 users as something more tactile, easier to use – packed with security features that will ensure the safety of your work and your operating system experience. It was also more flashy, more user friendly and gained a lot of popularity because of its more palpable interface. Though it had some compatibility issues when it was first released, Windows Vista has really come ahead in the game and has become the... Read Full Story

In addition to hype there are some tangible reasons to upgrade and or switch over to Windows Vista. I can recount only some of them. Start from the appearance. Windows Vista looks different; window, desktop, start button, start menu, taskbar, everything has a new look. Window in Windows Vista looks somewhat similar to that of in Mac OSX. Minimize, maximize and the close buttons seem new. The windows can be made to appear in translucent, 3D modes, if the new Aero is applied. The start... Read Full Story

This quick video from YouTube shows Windows Users how hackers do to get into your computers. Always update your softwares and operating system. Hackers often used the remote-haking method, in which a "trojan" is sent to you via several ways like email attachment or links. So don’t simply download files which are suspicious and get good antivirus.     Related posts Windows Vista Makeover (2) Xunlei – Thunder 5.8.8.653 Portable Green English Edition with No Ads by HeHeHunter (5... Read Full Story